Inside of Knoxville

What to Do in Downtown Knoxville, August First Friday and more

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 3, 2012

As always, there is far more to do this weekend and especially First Friday than any mere mortal could possible conquer. For an extensive listing of artist exhibitions at various venues, always tune in to Knoxville...

Downtown Knoxville Construction/Downtown Knoxville Business: Follow the Money

Knoxville Urban Guy·August 2, 2012

Today we’ll look at four properties, what has been done to them and what is proposed. We’ll also examine the response they got from requests for grants from the Central Business Improvement District. You’ll recall that...

Introducing a Few Changes

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 31, 2012

I’m still trying to get the site to the place I think it needs to be. I’ve had a hard time finding the time, but harder yet has been finding people who are able to do...

A Visit to the Downtown Casual Pint

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 30, 2012

A wise man and beer lover recently remarked, “It’s getting hard to know which place to stop into for a beer in downtown Knoxville.” And so it is. Increasingly we have places that serve a wide...

Meanwhile, in different part of town . . . Another Parking Garage

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 27, 2012

The plans for the State Street Garage were discussed at a meeting held in the East Tennessee History Center on Thursday night, and while not as controversial as the new construction on Walnut, Summer Place and...

Brian, Briana, Turbo: Man, Bird and Pit Bull – Busker or Character?

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 25, 2012

I recently wrote about some of our current crop of buskers who incorporate quite a variety of performance art. We have music ranging from xylophones to bagpipes with bluegrass, old-time, folk and jazz swirling in between. We have...

Parking Garage: Urgent Plea

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 23, 2012

I’m going another round on this one because I think it is so important. The more I’ve thought about it, the more steamed I get at the various parts of the equation. I’m also bring it...

Smarttrips Window Display Contest Underway

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 20, 2012

One of my favorite organization in Knoxville is Smarttrips. It’s an organization dedicated to promoting alternatives to driving alone. People who sign up (it’s free) log their commutes receiving credit for bus rides, biking, walking and...

Casual Pint Grand Opening Friday

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 19, 2012

Here’s a little head’s up: The second opening in a week will happen when the Casual Pint holds their grand opening tomorrow. For those of you who missed the previous blog about the store, you can...

Busking on the Brain

Knoxville Urban Guy·July 18, 2012

I’ve written about buskers before and even if you haven’t read those older posts, but you’ve read more than a few of my current posts, you might guess that I’m generally pro-busking. I think it adds...

What to Do in Downtown Knoxville, August First Friday and more

Downtown Knoxville Construction/Downtown Knoxville Business: Follow the Money

Introducing a Few Changes

A Visit to the Downtown Casual Pint

Meanwhile, in different part of town . . . Another Parking Garage

Brian, Briana, Turbo: Man, Bird and Pit Bull – Busker or Character?

Parking Garage: Urgent Plea

Smarttrips Window Display Contest Underway

Casual Pint Grand Opening Friday

Busking on the Brain

Test

Announcing Kern’s Bakery Vendors!

Lilienthal Gallery Celebrates Spring Exhibition with Splashes of Color and a Great Vibe

Progress: Kern’s Bakery Experience is Full Steam Ahead

A Weekend in the City